Visiting Asia

There are a number of airlines that offer flights to Yangon from Singapore. The airlines differ by price and number of flights per week, so do some research before booking a flight to Yangon from Singapore. The following airlines have flights to Yangon from Singapore: Jetstar Asia Jetstar Asia has flights to Yangon from Singapore (4 flights per week) Myanmar Airways Myanmar Airways has flights to Yangon from Singapore (5 flights per week) Silk Air Silk Air has flights to Yangon from Singapore (16 flights per week)

The best time of year to visit Bali is from late spring to late summer. May through August is a good time to visit, as the temperatures are not too hot and the rains are fewer than at other times of year. With a tropical climate, Bali's weather is influenced by seasonal monsoons. This means that Bali experiences a dry season from May to September and a wet season from October to April. While it can rain any time of year in Bali, the best time of year to visit Bali is outside of the wet monsoon season. During the dry season the light coastal winds moderate the heat, making for a warm but pleasant climate.

Google Maps is now available for Vietnam! Google has free maps of Asia inside Google Maps. These now include road and street maps of major cities. Check out Vietnam Google maps here: Link to Google Maps

The Octopus card for the Hong Kong subway is a great way to save money on public transport in Hong Kong.

An Octopus card costs 50 HKD as an initial deposit, most of which you will get back at the end of your trip when you return it. You can purchase an Octopus card in any Hong Kong subway station.

The deposit for an Octopus card is 150 HKD. The card will allow you to get a discount on a regular fare on the Hong Kong subway. The Octopus card can also be used on the famous Star Ferry between Kowloon Bay and Hong Kong.

Octopus cards can be used for non-transport purposes as well. For example, you can use your Octopus card to pay for small items in many coffee shops in Hong Kong.

Cherry Blossom season in Japan lasts from March through April, with the blossoms (sakura) usually in full bloom by April 1.

The best places for cherry blossoms in Japan are as follows:

Best Places for Cherry Blossoms in Tokyo

Chidorigafuchi
Shinjuku Gyoen
Sumida Park
Ueno Park

Best Places for Cherry Blossoms in Kyoto

Daigoji Temple
Maruyama Park
Philosopher's Trail

Best Places for Cherry Blossoms in Osaka

Expo 70 Commemorative Park
Kema Sakuranomiya Park
Osaka Castle
Osaka Mint Bureau